Bater Opticians - Eye Examinations

Eye Examinations

This involves a thorough examination of the structure of the eye, muscle co-ordination as well as determination of focal length. Tests include refraction, detection of pathology, visual field analysis, and intra ocular pressure measurement. The duration of an examination is usually between 20 and 30 minutes.

All optometrists at Bater opticians are accredited to provide examinations under the PEARS (Primary eye care acute referral scheme) and WECE(Welsh eye care examination) schemes introduced by the Welsh Assembly in 2003. These eye examinations may include extra tests as the optometrist feel appropriate or dependant on the patient's symptoms or GP referral. (For more information please contact our practice).

LVA (Low vision assessment) This scheme introduced by the Welsh Assembly in 2004 allows the optometrist to prescribe for those patients who are partially sighted any low visual aids that they feel may appropriate or beneficial.

Diabetic surveillance is now undertaken through the DRSS (Diabetic retinal screening service) but as a diabetic it is advised that you visit your optometrist once a year for an eye examination.

Our Morriston branch is a DVLA registered optometric practice that undertakes visual field analysis for driving licences.

What is the charge for an eye examination?

It is £19.95 unless you are exempt for any reason.

You are exempt from paying:

If you are aged 60 or over.
If you are under 16 years old.
If you are a full time student aged 16,17 or 18.
If you or your partner receive any of the following:

Income support
Income based Jobseekers allowance
Pension Credit guarantee credit
Tax credit and are named on a valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate

If you have a valid HC2 certificate.
If you are registered blind/partially sighted with the local health authority.
If you suffer diabetes/glaucoma If you are considered to be at risk of glaucoma.
If you are over 40 and are the parent/brother/sister/child of a person who has or had glaucoma.
If you have been prescribed complex lenses under the NHS voucher scheme.

(If you are unsure whether you qualify please contact any of our branches and we advise you of your entitlements).

	Text size - Small - Medium - Large Eye Examinations This involves a thorough examination of the structure of the eye, muscle co-ordination as well as determination of focal length. Tests include refraction, detection of pathology, visual field analysis, and intra ocular pressure measurement. The duration of an examination is usually between 20 and 30 minutes. All optometrists at Bater opticians are accredited to provide examinations under the PEARS (Primary eye care acute referral scheme) and WECE(Welsh eye care examination) schemes introduced by the Welsh Assembly in 2003. These eye examinations may include extra tests as the optometrist feel appropriate or dependant on the patient's symptoms or GP referral. (For more information please contact our practice). LVA (Low vision assessment) This scheme introduced by the Welsh Assembly in 2004 allows the optometrist to prescribe for those patients who are partially sighted any low visual aids that they feel may appropriate or beneficial. Diabetic surveillance is now undertaken through the DRSS (Diabetic retinal screening service) but as a diabetic it is advised that you visit your optometrist once a year for an eye examination. Our Morriston branch is a DVLA registered optometric practice that undertakes visual field analysis for driving licences. What is the charge for an eye examination? It is £19.95 unless you are exempt for any reason. You are exempt from paying: If you are aged 60 or over. If you are under 16 years old. If you are a full time student aged 16,17 or 18. If you or your partner receive any of the following: Income support Income based Jobseekers allowance Pension Credit guarantee credit Tax credit and are named on a valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate If you have a valid HC2 certificate. If you are registered blind/partially sighted with the local health authority. If you suffer diabetes/glaucoma If you are considered to be at risk of glaucoma. If you are over 40 and are the parent/brother/sister/child of a person who has or had glaucoma. If you have been prescribed complex lenses under the NHS voucher scheme. (If you are unsure whether you qualify please contact any of our branches and we advise you of your entitlements).

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